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| - Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis: Moscow begins vaccinating workers at high risk of becoming infected with the coronavirus at newly opened clinics across the city. Moscow health officials say they opened 70 coronavirus vaccine centres in the Russian capital that would initially offer jabs for health, education and social workers. The United States records more than 210,000 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, according to Johns Hopkins University, in an all-time high for the country since the start of the pandemic. The number of new deaths over the same period was 2,907, the university says, one of the worst US daily tolls yet according to figures recorded by AFP. The roll-out of vaccines to fight the Covid-19 pandemic will not by itself eliminate the coronavirus, the World Health Organization says. "Vaccines do not equal zero Covid," WHO emergencies director Michael Ryan says. "By themselves, they will not do the job...the vaccine will not be with everyone early next year". The novel coronavirus has killed at least 1,519,213 people since the outbreak emerged in China last December, according to a tally from official sources compiled by AFP at 1100 GMT on Saturday. At least 65,865,820 cases of coronavirus have been registered. Of these, at least 41,777,200 are now considered recovered. Argentina's Senate passes a tax on about 12,000 of the country's richest people Friday, to pay for coronavirus measures including medical supplies and relief for the poor and small businesses. In a session streamed live on YouTube, and after a long and polarizing debate, the so-called solidarity contribution is signed into law with 42 votes in favour and 26 against, as the pro-government alliance flexed its majority. Kyrgyzstan announces that citizens of all countries will be allowed to enter the Central Asian country, lifting border restrictions it had instituted at the start of the pandemic in the spring. The only requirement for entry is a negative PCR test presented before boarding and on arrival taken within 72 hours. If the test has expired, visitors are able to take a new one at the airport. England's Premier League chiefs have warned fans to avoid "excessive singing" and hugging as supporters return to top-flight matches for the first time since March on Saturday. "Fans can celebrate but should remain socially distanced from people outside their social bubble," says the advice. Rio de Janeiro's shopping malls will stay open 24 hours a day through Christmas, authorities announce Friday, hoping to avoid overcrowding amidst a second wave of coronavirus. The move goes against the recommendations of scientists who are advocating new restrictions in the Brazilian city, given a worrying increase in Covid-19 deaths and infections. burs-jj/pma
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